04.24.20 - 04.30.20

• #LaosAngelesRoots

  • Laos Angeles Shine featuring Vanida Phimphrachanh!

• #Representation + #LaotianDiaspora

  • ‘Reality is hitting me in the face’: Asian Americans grapple with racism due to COVID-19 (WHYY PBS)

  • Two playwrights receive Mellon grants; Minnesota Book Awards’ livestream ceremony (Minn Post)

• Motherland News…

  • Laos Remains Vulnerable Despite Mostly Avoiding COVID-19 Carnage, Officials Say (Radio Free Asia)

  • China could have choked off the Mekong and aggravated a drought, threatening the lifeline of millions in Asia (CNBC)

• #LaoFoodMovement

  • 14 Comforting Thai and Lao Restaurants Open for Takeout and Delivery (Eater SF)